January 2021

My home energy assessment saved money – and maybe lives

Why get an energy assessment? This local gained a better understanding of how his house works and got a bunch of useful money/energy-saving tips – some of them so blindingly sensible and cheap they were worth the cost of the assessment alone.

Oh yeah, and he discovered a potentially dangerous problem with his heating system! Read more...

Get ready for Solarize Garfield County

Solar energy is cheaper than ever, and now even bigger savings are coming to Garfield County! Starting March 1, Solarize Garfield County will bring together homeowners and businesses to maximize their group-buying power. Read more...

Saving money – and energy – for a good cause

Only “environmental” organizations invest in clean energy and efficiency, right? And they do it only because it’s good for their brand, right? Wrong and wrong! Mountain Valley Developmental Services, based in Glenwood Springs, has woven clean energy into its culture and operations. Read more...

Webinars for homeowners: cold-climate heat pumps

Major technology improvements have made heat pumps the economically and environmentally superior choice for heating and cooling in all Colorado climate zones. With Walking Mountains Sustainability, we're offering a series of webinars about heat pump systems for various types of homes. Details...